Chapter 53. Heartbreak and Revelations

Anastasia's POV

It's Ryan! My eyes don't leave the guy at the top of the stairs. The outfit is completely different, but the face. It's definitely Ryan! Ryan, I mean, Ethan, the king of Luparctica, is wearing a dark navy-blue suit. There's a subtle sheen to the jacket as if the stars had sprinkled their magical dust on it, making him shimmer discreetly. The tie is a deep and elegant wine-red, while the dress shirt underneath is white, enhancing his imposing presence even more.

Ryan's soft, curly hair—damn it, Ethan's—is swept back, allowing a beautiful crown on his head to be displayed in all its splendor. It's a large golden crown, pointed and studded with gemstones, each gem glowing with its own fire. The king's commanding and cold gaze is focused on me, piercing me with an intensity that makes me tremble.

Everyone around me bows in reverence, and I force myself to do the same, just to avoid more false accusations from